PSC 2.01PSC 2.01Applicability. This chapter establishes the rules of practice and procedure in commission investigations, proceedings and other dockets. Portions of this chapter also apply generally to matters such as filing, computation of time and other administrative matters whether or not in dockets. Where a statute or rule prescribes a different process for certain kinds of matters, that process shall apply wherever this chapter is inconsistent with that process. Unless otherwise provided by statute, all of the provisions of ch. 227, Stats. apply to commission dockets.

PSC 2.02 NoteNote: These definitions are new. Terms in use in commission practice are defined, in some cases, differently. For example, the term “proceeding" has generally been used to describe any matter before the commission. Under these rules, a “proceeding" means only a quasi-judicial matter, such as a contested case.

PSC 2.03(1)(1) Except as provided in sub. (2), members of commission staff appear neither in support of nor in opposition to any cause, but solely to discover and present, if necessary, information pertinent to the docket.

PSC 2.03(2)(2) The commission may designate staff as a party in any class 2 contested case. Where a party, staff has the same rights and obligations as the other parties.

PSC 2.04(1)(1)Powers generally. Except as otherwise provided, the administrative law judge assigned in a docket shall perform all of the activities identified in s. 227.46 (1) (a) to (g) and (i), Stats., and shall make all of the decisions in the docket.

PSC 2.04(2)(2)Powers reserved to the commission. Only the commission may do the following: